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News Reedy Creek Improvement District and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District

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Batman'sParents

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or for those who can't see past the paywall:

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District's supervisor board voted July 24 to bring on attorney Roy Payne as in-house counsel. Until now, the entity that governs Walt Disney World property in Orlando had Fishback Dominick law firm on retainer.

Stephanie Kopelousos, district administrator since March, said the district needs someone who can provide consistent, on-site legal guidance, which external counsel cannot always offer. Board members echoed the sentiment that having an in-house counsel like Payne would ensure the district's legal needs are met more effectively.

“When I came in, I thought it was important for our team to have someone here day to day,” she said.


Before introducing Payne, Kopelousos said she had conducted a search with help from Craig Mateer, the most recent addition to the board.

Payne, who until now was chief assistant city attorney for Orlando, got the job in part due to his 33 years as a lawyer for local government.

"The district, as you know, is a very unique animal,” Payne said. “It's a special kind of organization ... The learning curve is a little more than I was expecting because things are done quite differently here than in your typical municipal corporation or county, but it's been refreshing to be a part of this."

The district’s latest approach to legal counsel is not a reflection on the quality of services provided by Winter Park-based Fishback Dominick, said Vice Chair Charbel Barakat.
Crediting attorneys Kurt Ardaman and Daniel Langley of Fishback — who attended the board meeting — for putting the puzzle pieces of the district in place, he said, "You all have helped us build policies and procedures that have made this a best-in-practice, best-in-breed government going forward. We're going to continue to build on that work and the foundation you all have built."
The district's board members were appointed last year by Gov. Ron DeSantis to replace the Reedy Creek Improvement District special government as part of a year-long feud between the governor and Disney.

Board members said Ardaman and Langley will help transition the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District from outside special counsel to in-house general counsel, particularly concerning ethical and conflict-of-interest issues.

Payne said he already has a prior relationship with Fishback Dominick, having worked with the firm on cases during his tenure with Orlando.
 
flyakite

flyakite

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I am not sure if this is relevant to anyone anymore. So if not, sorry for the bump.

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V_L_Raptor

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mkt said:
Unfortunately, I am currently bandwidth-constrained and unable to allocate resources to this task. Let's touch base later to reassess priorities.


Understood. We'll ensure our communication is both robust and paradigm-shifting to adhere to best practices and maintain a gold standard.


Indeed, they're strategically right-sizing to optimize individual cast member potential, thereby enhancing overall operational efficiency and maximizing ROI.
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I'm sensing an opportunity for Super High Intensity Training, here.
 
ToTBellHop

ToTBellHop

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Anyone know of any published views between the current Lt. Governor and Disney? Should Sen. Rubio become Sec. of State in January, it’s pretty likely Gov. DeSantis will appoint himself Sen. DeSantis. Might Disney’s relationship with the state improve?
 
lazyboy97o

lazyboy97o

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ToTBellHop said:
Anyone know of any published views between the current Lt. Governor and Disney? Should Sen. Rubio become Sec. of State in January, it’s pretty likely Gov. DeSantis will appoint himself Sen. DeSantis. Might Disney’s relationship with the state improve?
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The Lt Governor who was the first to publicly proclaim that the whole effort is about censorship?
 
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jpeden

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Rhinocerous said:
Surprising, given that he is term-limited as Governor. Unless he thinks he still has a shot at the big chair in four years' time.
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Not to get too political, but self appointment is usually controversial and limits ones political future as it's seen as a very self-serving act. DeSantis still has future ambitions and he doesn't want to be seen as being greedy.
 
LAKid53

LAKid53

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ToTBellHop said:
Anyone know of any published views between the current Lt. Governor and Disney? Should Sen. Rubio become Sec. of State in January, it’s pretty likely Gov. DeSantis will appoint himself Sen. DeSantis. Might Disney’s relationship with the state improve?
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Nunez? All I know is that she pretty much backs Ronnie.

I can't see him appointing himself. He'll just be one of 100 senators. And very junior.
 
JohnD

JohnD

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ToTBellHop said:
Anyone know of any published views between the current Lt. Governor and Disney? Should Sen. Rubio become Sec. of State in January, it’s pretty likely Gov. DeSantis will appoint himself Sen. DeSantis. Might Disney’s relationship with the state improve?
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I think that's highly unlikely. More likely is the Lt. Gov. appointed Senator. As for relations, I think we're over that hurdle. Things have settled down. Seems "business as normal" to me.
 

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